Saturday 7 December: 13:30 – 17:00 at The Globe with Steve Glendinning
Workshop ticket: £25
The Globe is able to offer greatly reduced fees for some people to participate in its courses and workshops thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation. See below for more details.
December’s Play Jazz! workshop will take an in-depth look at the Charlie Parker tune ‘Ornithology’. Using the chord changes from the Lewis/Hamilton tune ‘How High The Moon’, Parker wrote a new melody, in the bebop style and transformed a classic 40’s Broadway tune into modern jazz.
During the session, we’ll explore: the chord changes and melodies from both tunes; try different tempos and grooves; and spend some time navigating key changes (modulation).
We’ll then go on to create an arrangement for performance at the end of the session, where we’ll look at the various roles within the ensemble, timbre and dynamics.
About Play Jazz! workshops Play Jazz! is a series of introductory workshops focusing on specific aspects of jazz improvisation, running on the first Saturday of each month (except January and August). Each workshop is different, and is usually facilitated by a different tutor. The Play Jazz! workshops are intended to appeal to a wide range of musicians including those who
play other styles of music but are new to jazz
play written music but want to learn to improvise
have not played for a while and want to refresh their skills
want to meet and play with other jazz musicians.
Suitable for all instrumentalists and improvising vocalists. Minimum age 16.
About learning and participation at The Globe We have implemented policies and procedures to reduce the risk of spreading infection. We want to ensure that participants feel welcome, comfortable and safe.
Prices
The workshop fee is £25.
We can offer a greatly reduced fee – just £5 for the workshop – to certain people thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation.
If you are aged 18-25,
Or if you live in Elswick, Benwell or Arthur’s Hill,
And you would like to book this workshop for a reduced fee please email learning@jazz.coop
Creating a Globe Account
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
Play Jazz! workshop – December 2024
£25.00
Saturday 7 December: 13:30 – 17:00 at The Globe with Steve Glendinning
Workshop ticket: £25
The Globe is able to offer greatly reduced fees for some people to participate in its courses and workshops thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation. See below for more details.
Important: As well as paying for this workshop below, please make sure you fill in the enrolment form here as this will help the tutor in preparing for this workshop. Many thanks!
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Ornithology
December’s Play Jazz! workshop will take an in-depth look at the Charlie Parker tune ‘Ornithology’. Using the chord changes from the Lewis/Hamilton tune ‘How High The Moon’, Parker wrote a new melody, in the bebop style and transformed a classic 40’s Broadway tune into modern jazz.
During the session, we’ll explore: the chord changes and melodies from both tunes; try different tempos and grooves; and spend some time navigating key changes (modulation).
We’ll then go on to create an arrangement for performance at the end of the session, where we’ll look at the various roles within the ensemble, timbre and dynamics.
About Play Jazz! workshops
Play Jazz! is a series of introductory workshops focusing on specific aspects of jazz improvisation, running on the first Saturday of each month (except January and August). Each workshop is different, and is usually facilitated by a different tutor. The Play Jazz! workshops are intended to appeal to a wide range of musicians including those who
Suitable for all instrumentalists and improvising vocalists. Minimum age 16.
About learning and participation at The Globe
We have implemented policies and procedures to reduce the risk of spreading infection. We want to ensure that participants feel welcome, comfortable and safe.
Prices
The workshop fee is £25.
We can offer a greatly reduced fee – just £5 for the workshop – to certain people thanks to a grant from the Community Foundation.
And you would like to book this workshop for a reduced fee please email learning@jazz.coop
Creating a Globe Account
When you buy tickets you will be invited to create an online account. You don’t have to do this but, if you do, you will find it quicker and simpler to buy tickets in future. Also, you can access all your ticket information and livestream files from your account dashboard, which is very convenient.
Any Questions?
Please email learning@jazz.coop
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